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Rustan Burton begins as publisher of the Empire

...came out of retirement in Georgia to help during the transition."I see us as not only an organization that just tells the news," Burton said, "but one that is a part of the community in a positive way." Burton said that what attracted him...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-06-19/rustan-burton-begins-publisher-empire
Local
Travel agency's bankruptcy threatens Catholic youth trip

...Minister for the Diocese of Juneau Jacob Coffman said two of the youth planning for the trip had raised $10,000. Breaking the news that their plans were in danger wasn't easy."They were shocked," Coffman said. "They were wondering what was...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-06-18/travel-agencys-bankruptcy-threatens-cat
Local
White House Down

Opens Friday, Jun 28, 2013 Synopsis: A devoted father fights a ruthless paramilitary group that has seized control the White House in this high-stakes action thriller from director Roland Emmerich (2012) and writer James Vanderbilt (The Amazing Spider-Man). Dejected after being turned down for a position with the Secret Service but unable to break the news to his adoring daughter, Capitol Policeman John Cale (Channing Tatum) is taking her on a tour of the White House when a powerful explosion rips through the building sparking mass chaos. When the smoke clears, Cale learns that heavily-armed rebels have taken both his daughter (Joey King) and the president (Jamie Foxx) hostage. As news of the attack sparks mass panic and fear of total collapse, Cale realizes that the fate of his daughter, the Commander in Chief, and the entire nation rest in his willingness to fight back against the terrorists who have brought the most powerful nation on the planet to its knees. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins, and James Woods co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi Cast: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins Movie Details Play Trailer Buy Tickets Movie Review

Awaiting verdict, mother of accused murderer maintains her son's innocence

...after being taken off life support. McNish couldn't fly to Seattle and was in Thorne Bay when he called to tell her the news."Nobody actually spoke," she said. "It was just both of us crying together."When people see Paul, they see...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2013-06-16/awaiting-verdict-mother-accused-murdere
Local
Some bridge failures can't be avoided

...warning we've heard before. But are events like these signs that our nation's infrastructure is really crumbing? Or is the news media responding to an illusion that America can and should be made immune to human tragedies?Fortunately, even though...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-06-12/some-bridge-failures-cant-be-avoided
Opinion
Fort Greely official suspended over investigation

...declined to provide specifics of what constitutes sexual misconduct, since the findings are still being reviewed. He told the News-Miner Wednesday the findings do not accuse Miley himself of any sexual misconduct."It was more a leadership issue...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2013-06-13/fort-greely-official-suspended-over-inv
State | Local
Finally, Obama breaks his silence on drones

...discussion has been described by some as just a way to change the topic in the midst of other would-be scandals dominating the news cycle. But let's be crystal clear: The president is making a big bet by speaking out on issues on which he still enjoys...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-05-28/finally-obama-breaks-his-silence-dron
Opinion
My Turn: Some sad days for Alaska vets

Watching all the news from Boston, and once again I feel so grateful for the emergency responders running toward the danger spots - a sacred calling...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-04-28/my-turn-some-sad-days-alaska-vets
Opinion
Accumulated fragments: William Healey Dall

...left, a member of the Kwikhpak party came into camp with the news that the two rivers were not two after all. In fact...scientists who were waiting thousands of miles away for the news of the discoveries being made. In a letter dated Nov...

http://juneauempire.com/neighbors/2013-05-12/accumulated-fragments-william-heale
Neighbors
Finding burial spot for Boston bomber

...to release Phillipos on bail, describing him as peaceful and non-violent."I was shocked and stunned when I heard the news of his arrest. I could not control my tears," wrote Zewditu Alemu, his aunt. "I do not believe that my beloved Robel...

http://juneauempire.com/denise-lavoie/2013-05-07/finding-burial-spot-boston-bomb

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